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PRESS RELEASE January 25, 2009 For immediate release Brazilian country artist Rodrigo Haddad releases From Brazil to TN "I've spent nearly two years working on my latest album," says Brazilian country artist Rodrigo Haddad. "I can remember the process clearly, starting with the first demos I recorded in the second half of 2006 with Jeff Berg and Thiago Farah at Estúdios Guidon in São Paulo, Brazil." These two years have been put to good use and Rodrigo Haddad has built a strong team while completing the project. "Early on I invited producer Paulo Corcione from the São Paulo studio Voicez to get involved. He has a lot of experience in the recording business and is a big fan of American country music." Rodrigo changed course in June 2007, leaving Brazil to spend a period of time in Nashville, TN. "I hadn't finished the CD yet," he recalls, "but I hoped to get it done soon." Rodrigo stayed in Music City, USA, until the end of 2007, performing his songs at several venues. "It was an important experience for me," he recalls, "since it gave me a chance to play my music in front of a new audience." During his stay in Nashville, Rodrigo met Paul Scholten, the owner of County Q Studios. "I was getting closer to realizing my dream." Country Q enjoys a solid reputation and gave Rodrigo an opportunity to record his songs with leading American country musicians. FROM BRAZIL TO TN is the latest release of a Brazilian county music artist who has been performing professionally for more than a dozen years. "I am thankful to be doing what I love," says Rodrigo. "And I hope this project will open new doors as I continue my journey down the road of country music." Eleven of the album's fourteen tracks were written by Rodrigo Haddad and two by Rodrigo's long-time friend and musical partner Thiago Farah. The bonus track is a danceable cover of the international hit "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison. "We gave the album a happy and upbeat feel." Listeners can expect to hear Rodrigo Haddad's trademark style combined with the authentic sound of American country music. "I based the lyrics on personal experiences, but the songs tell stories that most people can relate to." The album's title track, "From Brazil to TN," is a country song with Brazilian swing and it tells the story of Rodrigo's comings and goings between São Paulo and Nashville. "Someone Like You" is about discovering love - that special person that comes out of nowhere and never leaves your mind. "This song is sure to get people dancing." Finally, "Too Country" is the story of a boy named Billy Joe who escapes the big city to go in search of his dreams. FROM BRAZIL TO TN is Rodrigo Haddad's second album following TEN YEARS AND MORE TO COME. "I plan to take these songs to as many people and places as possible," says Rodrigo. Indeed, this two-year project has everything needed to delight country music lovers in Brazil and beyond. Bio from Rodrigo Haddad "press kit 2009" • In 2009, Rodrigo Haddad featured on "Inside Music Row" - country music's latest entertainment news program from Nashville, TN. As they said: "When you think of Country Music, most people think of Nashville, But Sao Paulo, Brazil? Not exactly the country Mecca. One aspiring Brazilian country artist found his calling in Nashville, and now spends his time in both Sao Paulo and the States". • The International Country Muic Day - ICMDAY.org - has named Rodrigo Haddad as International Country Music Ambassador of the year of 2008. In the words of Raúl Tejeiro, President of the Country Music Association of Uruguay and Coordinator of this year's awards, "these awards represent the recognition of an extensive career and the unique prestige earned and consolidated promoting country music internationally". Julio Cavallaro from Country Music Association of Uruguay gave the award to Rodrigo Haddad during his performance at 6 °San Pedro Country Music Festival in Argentina. • Rodrigo Haddad completed 14 years of music career playing all over Brazil, Argentina and United States and his music has been playing in country radios of Europe too. • Rodrigo Haddad has been part of San Pedro Country Music Festival since first one in 2003. San Pedro Country Music Festival is the most important event for country music fans in South America. It happens every September in the city of San Pedro, Argentina. • 1# Santa Fe - Top Independent Country Artists of the World - august/2004 • For the first time in 2004, CMA presented the Global Artist Party in Downtown, Nashville. Rodrigo Haddad was among a variety of International Country Music artists from all over the world. • In 2005, Rodrigo Haddad released his album "Ten Years and More to Come...: and taped his very first music video "Like a Honky Tonk" in a country club in Sao Paulo, Brazil. • In 2006, the AristoMedia Group hosted the special global artist acoustic showcase at Legends on Broadway in Nashville, TN. Rodrigo Haddad was invited to the event that was scheduled many international guests who were in town for the 2006 CMA Music Festival. • 5° Annual CMA Global Country Artist Award 2007 - Strong slate of International candidates vie for Fifth Annual CMA Global Country Artist Award. For the first time, Rodrigo Haddad was one of the eight nominees. Adam Harvey from Australia won the award. "Furthermore, as one of Brazil's leading advocates of American country western music, he played show after show with his band Pure Country in big city honky-tonks and rodeos in the countryside. Even after CMT went off the air in Brazil, Rodrigo continued to promote country music through shows and albums. In 2005, he released Ten Years and More to Come... a collection of original songs, and in 2007 he was living in Nashville, TN, where he was hard at work promoting a new collection of original material. Like many country music fans in Brazil, I have tremendous respect for Rodrigo. He embodies integrity and determination, which I believe form the soul of the country way of life. His tireless efforts in Brazil have touched hundreds, and he has done more than anyone I know to promote the country music." Jason Bermingham Operations Manager for Country Music Television (CMT) International in Brazil Santa Fe Fiestas Shows LTDA R. Afonso Bras, 473 - #76 Sao Paulo, SP 04511-011 - Brazil office: +55 (11)3045-2552 / office@rodrigohaddad.com.

PRESS RELEASE January 25, 2009 For immediate release Brazilian country artist Rodrigo Haddad releases From Brazil to TN "I've spent nearly two years working on my latest album," says Brazilian country artist Rodrigo Haddad. "I can remember the process clearly, starting with the first demos I recorded in the second half of 2006 with Jeff Berg and Thiago Farah at Estúdios Guidon in São Paulo, Brazil." These two years have been put to good use and Rodrigo Haddad has built a strong team while completing the project. "Early on I invited producer Paulo Corcione from the São Paulo studio Voicez to get involved. He has a lot of experience in the recording business and is a big fan of American country music." Rodrigo changed course in June 2007, leaving Brazil to spend a period of time in Nashville, TN. "I hadn't finished the CD yet," he recalls, "but I hoped to get it done soon." Rodrigo stayed in Music City, USA, until the end of 2007, performing his songs at several venues. "It was an important experience for me," he recalls, "since it gave me a chance to play my music in front of a new audience." During his stay in Nashville, Rodrigo met Paul Scholten, the owner of County Q Studios. "I was getting closer to realizing my dream." Country Q enjoys a solid reputation and gave Rodrigo an opportunity to record his songs with leading American country musicians. FROM BRAZIL TO TN is the latest release of a Brazilian county music artist who has been performing professionally for more than a dozen years. "I am thankful to be doing what I love," says Rodrigo. "And I hope this project will open new doors as I continue my journey down the road of country music." Eleven of the album's fourteen tracks were written by Rodrigo Haddad and two by Rodrigo's long-time friend and musical partner Thiago Farah. The bonus track is a danceable cover of the international hit "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison. "We gave the album a happy and upbeat feel." Listeners can expect to hear Rodrigo Haddad's trademark style combined with the authentic sound of American country music. "I based the lyrics on personal experiences, but the songs tell stories that most people can relate to." The album's title track, "From Brazil to TN," is a country song with Brazilian swing and it tells the story of Rodrigo's comings and goings between São Paulo and Nashville. "Someone Like You" is about discovering love - that special person that comes out of nowhere and never leaves your mind. "This song is sure to get people dancing." Finally, "Too Country" is the story of a boy named Billy Joe who escapes the big city to go in search of his dreams. FROM BRAZIL TO TN is Rodrigo Haddad's second album following TEN YEARS AND MORE TO COME. "I plan to take these songs to as many people and places as possible," says Rodrigo. Indeed, this two-year project has everything needed to delight country music lovers in Brazil and beyond. Bio from Rodrigo Haddad "press kit 2009" • In 2009, Rodrigo Haddad featured on "Inside Music Row" - country music's latest entertainment news program from Nashville, TN. As they said: "When you think of Country Music, most people think of Nashville, But Sao Paulo, Brazil? Not exactly the country Mecca. One aspiring Brazilian country artist found his calling in Nashville, and now spends his time in both Sao Paulo and the States". • The International Country Muic Day - ICMDAY.org - has named Rodrigo Haddad as International Country Music Ambassador of the year of 2008. In the words of Raúl Tejeiro, President of the Country Music Association of Uruguay and Coordinator of this year's awards, "these awards represent the recognition of an extensive career and the unique prestige earned and consolidated promoting country music internationally". Julio Cavallaro from Country Music Association of Uruguay gave the award to Rodrigo Haddad during his performance at 6 °San Pedro Country Music Festival in Argentina. • Rodrigo Haddad completed 14 years of music career playing all over Brazil, Argentina and United States and his music has been playing in country radios of Europe too. • Rodrigo Haddad has been part of San Pedro Country Music Festival since first one in 2003. San Pedro Country Music Festival is the most important event for country music fans in South America. It happens every September in the city of San Pedro, Argentina. • 1# Santa Fe - Top Independent Country Artists of the World - august/2004 • For the first time in 2004, CMA presented the Global Artist Party in Downtown, Nashville. Rodrigo Haddad was among a variety of International Country Music artists from all over the world. • In 2005, Rodrigo Haddad released his album "Ten Years and More to Come...: and taped his very first music video "Like a Honky Tonk" in a country club in Sao Paulo, Brazil. • In 2006, the AristoMedia Group hosted the special global artist acoustic showcase at Legends on Broadway in Nashville, TN. Rodrigo Haddad was invited to the event that was scheduled many international guests who were in town for the 2006 CMA Music Festival. • 5° Annual CMA Global Country Artist Award 2007 - Strong slate of International candidates vie for Fifth Annual CMA Global Country Artist Award. For the first time, Rodrigo Haddad was one of the eight nominees. Adam Harvey from Australia won the award. "Furthermore, as one of Brazil's leading advocates of American country western music, he played show after show with his band Pure Country in big city honky-tonks and rodeos in the countryside. Even after CMT went off the air in Brazil, Rodrigo continued to promote country music through shows and albums. In 2005, he released Ten Years and More to Come... a collection of original songs, and in 2007 he was living in Nashville, TN, where he was hard at work promoting a new collection of original material. Like many country music fans in Brazil, I have tremendous respect for Rodrigo. He embodies integrity and determination, which I believe form the soul of the country way of life. His tireless efforts in Brazil have touched hundreds, and he has done more than anyone I know to promote the country music." Jason Bermingham Operations Manager for Country Music Television (CMT) International in Brazil Santa Fe Fiestas Shows LTDA R. Afonso Bras, 473 - #76 Sao Paulo, SP 04511-011 - Brazil office: +55 (11)3045-2552 / office@rodrigohaddad.com.